(ANSA) – ROME, MAY 07 – With Joel Embiid’s return from injury, Philadelphia clearly beats Miami (99-79) and shortens 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinal series of the NBA playoffs. The home pSixers lead from the start, but the decisive set arrives in the last quarter dominated 31-14.
Control of rebounds (44 to 35) was decisive for Phila. Embiid returns to the field with a protective mask, after the first two games missed due to an orbital fracture (in addition to the problem in his right thumb). For him 18 points and 11 rebounds, with 5/12 from the field in 36 minutes. Maxey scores all of his 21 points in the second half, with 5/6 from the arc and 6 assists. 21 points also for Danny Green, with 7 threes out of 9 attempts. James Harden stops at 17, with 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Jimmy Butler’s 33 points are not enough for the Heat, who also captures 9 rebounds.
In Dallas the Mavericks raised the level in defense and took home the victory, 103-94, shortening 2-1 in the semifinal series of the Western Conference against Phoenix. Dallas wins the first quarter 29-20 and does not look back anymore, resisting the guests’ comeback attempt in the last quarter and closing on +9. The best scorer in Dallas is Jalen Brunson, who shakes himself up after the difficulties of the first two games and closes at 28 points, with 10/21 shooting. Doncic touches the triple double with 26 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists. In the Suns only 12 points and 4 assists for Chris Paul, while Booker scores 18 with 4/6 from the arc. The Suns’ top scorer at the end is Jae Crowder, who scored 19 points. (HANDLE).
Source: Ansa
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